Surviving the spin
I recently embarked upon a program of self-improvement, which is a fancy way of saying “I joined the gym.” I did this not for my health, but because I realized a fundamental truth: when you are getting too fat for your stretchy yoga pants, you should probably do something about it.
Scrapbook: Anniversary, honors, birth, engagement
Pete Casas and Tina Z. Casas, of Gustine, celebrated their 25th
Delo’s Divots: Just tee it high and let it fly? Not always
Most of the time this familiar golf term is correct. However,
Brilliant bulbs for spring planting
Take a drive down any stretch of U.S. 101 south of San Jose and your nose will lead you to Gilroy. Famous for its aromatic allium, the garlic bulb, any Gilroyan will tell you it’s first thing they smell when they open their door. I’m a big fan of this pungent bulb. Aside from its obvious culinary uses, garlic has an abundance of health benefits. And, if you’ve ever forgotten to cut back your curly edible garlic-scapes, they make a beautiful flower.
GETTING OUT: Experiencing Pinnacles’ best-kept secret
Pinnacles National Monument, nestled in the Gabilan Mountains an hour south of Hollister, boasts a fistful of marquis attractions. I recently joined a group of friends to hike to a feature that many people don’t even know is part of the park.
Forget about romance, keep the chocolate
There is a lack of romance in my life. And since those little
















